Weekly Update
Hi GCN Family,
In Exodus 20, right before God gives the Israelites the 10 Commandments, He says this: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” (Ex. 20:2) I think the sequence of what God is doing here is so significant. Before He gives them the Law, He reminds them that He is the God who saves them by His grace. In other words, the gospel precedes the law. A lot of times, we think of the gospel (the good news of Jesus Christ) as something that doesn’t show up until the New Testament. Read the ible cover to cover, and you see hints of the gospel all over the Old Testament. Before God ever established a covenant with Abraham, God came to him, called him, and blessed him (Gen. 12:1-3). Another way to say it is: We are saved by grace, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. (Eph. 2:8-9)
My prayer for you: Rest in His grace today. Be transformed by His grace today. Extend His grace to people in really tangible ways, today.
OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT @ GCN…
Much love,
Pastor Brian
In Exodus 20, right before God gives the Israelites the 10 Commandments, He says this: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” (Ex. 20:2) I think the sequence of what God is doing here is so significant. Before He gives them the Law, He reminds them that He is the God who saves them by His grace. In other words, the gospel precedes the law. A lot of times, we think of the gospel (the good news of Jesus Christ) as something that doesn’t show up until the New Testament. Read the ible cover to cover, and you see hints of the gospel all over the Old Testament. Before God ever established a covenant with Abraham, God came to him, called him, and blessed him (Gen. 12:1-3). Another way to say it is: We are saved by grace, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. (Eph. 2:8-9)
My prayer for you: Rest in His grace today. Be transformed by His grace today. Extend His grace to people in really tangible ways, today.
OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT @ GCN…
- Embrace Grace Baby Shower. March 9th. Join in by giving gifts! Click here for more…
- Consider baptism. If you or someone you know has a relationship with Jesus but has not yet been baptized, reach out to Pastor Brian or CLICK HERE to complete the Connect Card (and select the checkbox that says “I’m interested in being baptized”)
- Good Friday Service. Friday, March 29 @ 7pm.
- Easter Celebration. Kids Egg Hunt & Fun @ 9:30am CLICK HERE to RSVP to the egg hunt so we can be sure to have enough eggs, prizes & coffee. Worship Service at 10:30am. Who do you know that you can invite to join you?
- Serve together. Click Here (and scroll all the way down) to join in and serve on a serve team!
Much love,
Pastor Brian
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